As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group. Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.

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Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

Inspirational testimonials and quotes

Ask NOT what your country can do for you, rather what you can do for your country.

John F. Kennedy

I may not always believe in and trust our government, but I will ALWAYS believe and trust the American Soldier. You have taken a sacred oath to protect the many FREEDOMS that so many of us take for granted. Please understand that I am grateful for your sacrifice(s) and your service on my behalf. It is an honor to call you "My Countrymen".

David S.

"Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil
and steady dedication of a lifetime." I agree wholeheartedly that it is
the dedication of a lifetime that defines true patriotism. You all have given
not only your time, dedication and effort, but—most importantly—your
very being to the protection and advancement of this great country. You
work tirelessly for the rights of the veterans who serve our country,
while conducting the nation’s finest civic training to instill young
future leaders with the knowledge, understanding and wisdom to govern
this country.

High school students across the country recorded audio-essays on this year's Voice of Democracy theme: "Why My Vote Matters." We've selected one winne...

Lieutenant 'Green Thumb'

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OUR MISSION

"That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies."

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

Announcements

The American Legion Family

Department of Connecticut

American Legion & Veterans of Foreign Wars Family Bowling Tournament

Saturday April 27, 2019, 1:00 pm Bowl-O-Rama

2143 Berlin Turnpike Newington, CT

Tournament is open to all American Legion & VFW members and the Family. Proceeds benefit each

Commander's Project. Please get together your 4 person Teams by April 22, 2019.

Only 30 lanes will be available.

Cost is $20.00 per person, Includes shoe rental, 3 Games of Bowling and Pizza

Please return this port ion wit h your names in the order you will be bowling. They will be